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July ¡August, 2002

3 No. 3

Golfing St, Andrews
By Bob Chalifour, CGCS (Ret)
1 he rain stopped, the flooded
greens drained and the golf course
opened allowing us to play. Dean
Bozek, my golf partner's early
morning walk in the pouring rain to
the starters booth paid off, as the
weather deterred lesser golfers.
There was a 10:50 tee time available
for two. Paired with a gentleman
from London and the other a new
comer to St. Andrews along with
caddy Eddy, we were ready.
Standing on the first tee with OB
to the right, the Royal & Ancient
clubhouse behind you, St Andrews
and New Clubhouses as well as
shops across # 18 fairway on your
left is daunting to say the least.
Better aim a little left I think as each
golfer ahead of me has first tee
jitters, and not great shots. WHAM!
I'm off the tee, in the air and fairly
long into the 18th fairway, not a bad
position. KERPLUNK! Whoops,
forgot about the Swilken Burn that
runs across #18 and in front of the
1st green. Whew! Glad this hole is
over.
The remainder of the round went
about average for me. A few great
shots, and many not so great. If it
wasn't for Hells Bunker I would
have had a fairly good round. Just

One of many scenic views, 4th Fairway at Kingsbairns Golf links.

had to hit into that bunker to
experience what all the talk was
about. A short putt on #17 for a
bogey, the most difficult hole on the
course, made walking up # 18 even
more awe inspiring. The par on # 18
will draw me back again.
When you go, and I recommend it
highly be sure to hire a caddy.
Double greens and hidden bunkers
make it difficult sometimes to
determine what direction to hit the
ball. Our caddy I found out later was
almost as famous as the course.
Eddy, was interviewed on the Today
show segment "Where in the World
is Matt Lauer". Having caddied for
numerous personalities did not go

to his head, he was very helpful,
encouraging and gracious.
Known for it's windy, raw days
the St. Andrews weather except for
the early morning was very for­
giving the day we played. This was
November, not prime time summer,
that can be cold and raw. A sweater
and light windbreaker was ade­
quate. There was a light breeze and
temps in the mid to high 50's made it
very comfortable. Most of the time
the weather is either cold and raw, or
raw and cold.
There are 5-18 hole golf courses at
St. Andrews. The Old Course is 6,566
Yds., Par 72. Originally the course
Continued on page 3...

Jud W. Smith, CAGCS President

Time Waits for No One
It's hard to believe that as I write
this, we are literally half way
through the 100 day war
(Memorial Day to Labor Day).
This is the time frame that turf
here in southern New England is
under its greatest stress.
Temperatures and humidity are
high, rounds of golf are at their
max and rainfall and water levels
are diminishing. The great
equator in this unbalanced
equation is.... you guessed it....
your friendly neighborhood golf
course superintendent. A good
friend of mine said something
that has stuck with me and I
thought I'd share...God grows the
grass until July!!!
We are in the middle of the
game, doing what we do to make
a living and hopefully, doing
what we do because we love it.
Our partner in this game is
something we can't control—
Mother Nature. The guys that
have been in our profession the
longest share a common feeling;
don't try to lead her but rather
learn to follow real well. She sets
the tone and we dance with it.
We can press the envelope on
things but she, ultimately, has the
final say. When in doubt...error
the side of caution.
Our Association motto is
"Devoted to sharing knowledge
and experience for better turf".
Sharing in our arena means

communicating. We can do this
via telephone, computers or US
mail, but also by attending
monthly meetings or playing in
our two-man team matches.
There is so much to be said about
making personal contact with
others that are in the game.
Heck, on a rainy day drive over
to see your neighbor down the
street for coffee, lunch, or even
for no reason at all. Time flies by
and often, we lose track of it.
Some of you keep an eyeball on
the passing of time by the growth
of your kids or grand kids. I look
at my dog, Augie, and see the
steady increase of white around
his muzzle...I remember when
he was six months old and we
slept in the pump house one
night, just to make sure the
pumps went on.
Where does that elusive
element - time - go??
Looking back thus far, I'd like
to thank our colleagues and their
crews for hosting meetings.
Specifically Bruce Morse, Greg
Bradley, Peter Pierson, Bob Silva,
and Mike Decker who will host
our August meeting at Clinton
Country Club. Thank you all for
stepping up, grinding it out and
providing us an opportunity to
meet, play golf and catch up on
life.

I also do not want to forget those
of you who have hosted two-man
team matches. Often times these
matches provide an opportunity
to play at a club we normally
wouldn’t or couldn't. That
reminds me, thank you and
congratulations Tom DeGrandi
and your staff at TPC River
Highlands. Not only was the
GHO a huge success, the course
was magnificent. I hope you are
catching up on your rest. Well
done!
Looking down the road, our
meeting calendar finds our
Invitational at Great River Golf
Club (a tour venue waiting to
happen), September 19th. H.
Smith Richardson, October 21st
and our Annual Meeting at
Birchwood, November 5th. Wait
a minute...Annual M eeting....
That means elections!!!
Already??
If your been thinking about
getting on the Board of Directors
or hosting a monthly meeting for
2003 - DO IT!!! Write an article
for the Clippings, have lunch
with a friend, hug your kids, go
on a date with your wife - DO
IT!! Because...time waits for nu
one!!
Thanks Sir Mick.
Peace,
Jud

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Golfing St. Andrews continued...
consisted of 22 holes, eleven out and
eleven back. On completing a hole, the
player teed up his ball within two club
lengths of the previous hole, using a
handful of sand scooped out from the
hole to form a tee. Imagine if this was
the practice today, with all the play
most courses get the holes would be
very deep, maybe wide too, hey lets'
bring it back.
In 1764, the Society of St. Andrews
Golfers, which later became the Royal
and Ancient Golf Club, decided that
some holes were too short and
combined them.. This reduced the
course to eighteen holes and created
what became the standard round of
golf throughout the world.
The track through the whin bushes
on which the Old Course evolved was
so narrow that golfers played to the
same holes going out and coming in.
As the game became increasingly
popular in the nineteenth century,
golfers in different matches would
find themselves playing to the same
hole, but from opposite directions. To
relieve the congestion, two holes were
cut on each green, those for the first
nine had a white flag, and those for
the second nine a red flag.
When Old Tom Morris created a

separate green for the first hole, it
became possible to play the course in a
counter-clockwise direction, rather
than clockwise which had previously
been the norm. For many years, the
course was played clockwise and
counter-clockwise on alternate weeks,
but now the counter-clockwise, or
right-hand circuit has become the
accepted direction.
While in St. Andrews we also played
Kingsbairns Golf Links which is just 6
miles south of the Old Course and our
hotel the Dunvegan. This course is
fantastic to say the least. Californians
Kyle Phillips and Mark Parsinen did
an outstanding job. Four hundred
years ago a 9 hole course existed on
the site. Three years ago this land was
transformed into a true links course,
unlike what previously existed. Every
hole has a view of the North Sea,
much like Fishers Island Golf Courses'
water views. This is a must play on
your list.
When you go I recommend staying
at the Dunvegan Hotel. Jack and
Sheena and their staff are excellent
hosts. The decor is golf orientated with
old pictures and memorabilia. Golfers,
caddies, greenskeepers, and authors
often stop by the pub for libation and

idle chat. David Joy popped in on a
couple of occasions. David is an actor
/author who portrays "Old Tom".
David has put together an historical
scrapbook of Tom Morris' golfing life
with old photographs and newspaper
clippings. This book takes the reader
back in time. The Scrapbook of Old
Tom Morris, by David Joy. Bring along
a copy and ask David to autograph it
for you.

When You Go
• Hotel Dunvegan, reasonable prices,
good food & lodging, great beer
• Play Old Course & Kingsbairns
• Use charge cards, cash - ATM
• Must have passport (make a copy to
carry along too)
• Book Old Course early (Men
handicap max 24, Ladies max 36)
• High season more expensive
April-October
• Tips included in prices (may tip
more for exceptional service)
• Book flights early for best price

Helpful Websites
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Job Stress
M anagem ent Tips
to Start Today
By Susan Bryant
Stress.P ressu re. Anxiety. Tension.
Whatever you call it, there is no shortage
of it in today's fast-paced, techno­
logically advanced workplace.
Consider these statistics:
• Stress-related disorders are fast
becoming the most prevalent reason for
worker disability according to the
National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health.
• Job stress and related problems cost
American companies an estimated $200
billion or more annually through
absenteeism, turnover, accidents, etc.
The World Health Organization calls
job stress a "worldwide epidemic."
Obviously stress has a powerful impact
on us. Can we eliminate the stressors of
modern work life? No-and it's a good
thing we can't. We need a certain degree
of stress in our lives to spur us to action,
challenge our perception of what we are
capable of, and help us reach new levels
of performance. The trick is learning
how to manage the stress versus being
overwhelmed by it.

Bill Delano, founder of Job Stress Help,
an Internet service that provides
confidential, individualized advice via
email to those experiencing job stress,
has these suggestions:
In with the good Air, Out with the Bad;
Take a breathing break. Frequent short
breaks during the day allow you to
breathe deeply and relax your mind,
preventing stress build-up; Move It or
Lose It; Begin an exercise program.
Exercise helps release endorphins, which
relieves stress; Let Go; Recognize the
difference between the things you can
control and the things you cannot. Make
a list of these two categories. Starting
today, make a pact with yourself to stop
stressing about the things in your job
you have no control over; Beware of the
To Do List; Take note of all the good
work you do and give yourself credit for
it. Set short-term goals and allow your­
self to take satisfaction in achieving
them; Develop a Tough Skin; Try not to
personalize any criticism you receive.
Look at negative comments as con­
structive criticism that allows you to
improve your work. If however, the
criticism is verbally abusive, e.g., your
boss yells at you or uses vulgar
language, discuss this problem with
your manager or human resources
department; Share the Load; Delegate

or share work whenever possible. Don’t
fall into the trap of thinking you are the
only person who can do the job right.
Your coworkers and boss might start to
buy into that concept as well; Don't
Make Work a Four-Letter Word; Job
stress builds when our minds are
constantly focused on work. Strive for
balance in your life. Make time for
family, friends, hobbies and, most
importantly, fun; Know Your Rights;
Read then Guide to Workplace Law by
the American Bar Association. It's
important to know your rights as an
employee or employer.
Although learning to manage a
stressful job is important, sometimes it
makes more sense to leave it. How can
you determine when it's time to give
your job the heave-ho? You know it's
time to quit when:
1. You have tried all the appropriate
channels and methods for resolving your
situation, to no avail (or the appropriate
channels are not made available).
2. Your boss is intimidating, disrespectful
or demeaning to you.
3. You are so bored on the job that you
are exhausted by the end of the day. If
you don't have an upwardly mobile
career path that challenges you to grow
professionally, it's time to look for a more
interesting position.

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20 Years Ago..........
The "All American"
CAGCS Member
by Greg Wojick, Editor
I 'v e been a member of CAGCS for
three years, the past year as
newsletter editor, and have served
on the board of directors for two
years. During this time, I have heard
presidents and officers of our
association repeatedly urging or
m em bership to get involved p articip ate,
coop erate,
donate,
communicate - anything to keep our
asso cia tio n
p ro g ressin g
and
continuing as an association that we
all can be proud of. I have watched
and noticed the m em bers of our
group who work toward that end those who I'll call from here on the
"All-American" member do that the
other don’t? He simply demonstrates
a continued conscientious effort to
fulfil his unwritten responsibilities to
the association. He attends as many
m onthly m eetings as possible and
sends in his reservation card to make

life easier for all who involved in
planning the m eetings.
W hen
attending the CAGCS functions, the
"A ll-A m erican" m em ber alw ays
m akes sure he is appropriately
dressed.
The "All-American" member helps
his fellow members by occasionally
offering his club for a m onthly
meeting, which allows his colleagues
to see how the program s he's
undertaken are working at his club.
He is pleased to invite his Green
C hairm an to the annual Green
C h a i r m a n /S u p e r i n t e n d e n t
tournament and his assistant to the
annual Assistant Superintendent/
Superintendent golf tournament. He
helps his own profession indirectly
by supporting the efforts of the
scholarship and research committee.
He schedules an S&R Tournament at
his club to raise money for student
scholarships and research projects
and always attends the annual S&R
Tournam ent w ith at least one
foursom e. In addition, he often
contributes to the S&R fund to
further support the golf course
superintendent's profession. It’s easy
to criticize the golf com m ittee

for the way they set handicaps and
run the golf tournaments, but the
"All-American" establishes a state
handicap to ease the golf committee
chairman's burden and to see that he
doesn't collapse after two months of
service.
The
"A ll-A m erican"
m em ber
makes a sincere effort to meet new
members and to make them feel
welcom e to our group. He also
realizes the need to patronize the allim portant
advertisers
of this
newsletter. As a fun-loving and
recreational member, he's the one
organizing a softball game at the
annual
picnic and playing Santa
at the annual CAGCS Christmas
party.
Many of us have a tendency to
grumble in the corner of a meeting
room when we have a gripe with the
way our association is run, but the
"A ll-A m erican"
m em ber
offers
constructive criticism publicly at the
monthly meetings or quietly with a
director or a group of directors. This
member doesn't hesitate to offer to
assist a committee chairman with an
assigned task when he knows he can
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CAGCS web site is up! Take a look
at: www.cagcs.com.

Congratulations
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your golf professional if they would
be w illing to donate merchandise
for our S & R Raffle.
Annual Conference 'In Pursuit of
Excellence' November 18th - 21st at
the Southport Theatre & Floral Hall
Complex and Prince of Wales Hotel,
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Hunter Golf Rotors Update

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CAGCS May Meeting Golf
Results Farmington Woods
Country Club May 20, 2002
1st Gross Andy Drohen/John Wynne 70
1st Net Joe Malay /Mike Dukette 65
2nd Net John Kul/ Peter Tyrell 67
3rd Net John Fleming/Tom Watroba 67
4th Net John Trosky/Steve Roberts 68
5th Net Kevin Collins/Eric Morrison 68
6 th N e tWard Weischet/John Garcia 68
7th Net Soctt G ennings/Kevin D'Amico 68
Closest to Line #10 Scott Gennings
Long Drive #3 Andy Drohen
Closest to Pin Sean Moran 311"
Closest to Pin #17 Mike Chrzanowski 3 1 "
Longest Putt #9 Chris Mauro 12'4"
Longest Putt #18 Tom Watroba 3110"
Kickers Scott Walker/Jim Staszowski
Richard Cook/Ron Smith
Skins #1 Ward Weischet
#9 Andy Drohen
#11 Sean Moran
#14 Mark Grenert

June 13, 2002 meeting at
Pequabuck Golf Club

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1st Gross Mike Dukette - Terrence Mish 61
Dayton Stimpson - David Stimpson

TOP-DRESSING

1st Net Ward Weischet - Sean Moran 56
Kevin D'Amico - Byron Johnson
2nd Net Heather Garvin - Keith Angilly 59*
Steve Roberts - Ray Beaudry

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Closest to Pin #16 John Napier 4'8"
Longest Putt #6 Byron Johnson 4011"
Longest Putt #10 Lenny Grippo 8'8"

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Skins #2,6,12 Mike Dukette 3-2-3
#4,17 Jim Staszkowski 2-3
#8 Joe Trosky 2
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CAGCS Board of Directors

Schedule of Events

September 19

President - Jud W. Smith
Vice President - Dennis J. Houle
Secretary - Wayne C. Urban
Treasurer - John Motycka
Past President - Brian Skelly

Great River GC, Alfred Wilson, Supt.
CAGCS Annual
Invitational Tournament

C on n ecticu t C lippin gs is an
official publication of the
Connecticut Association of Golf
Course Superintendents
P.O. Box 3678
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Committee Chairpersons
Newsletter Editor

Education
John Ruzsbatzky, CGCS

Bob Chalifour, CGCS (Ret.)

Shennecossett GC, Eric Morrison, Supt.
Scholarship & Research Tournament

Golf
Heather L Garvin

Newsletter Committee

October 21

Membership
Keith A. Angilly

David Basconi, Heather Garvin,

October 9

H. Smith Richardson GC, Peter Grace,
Supt., Best Ball of Twosome
Superin tenden t/Assis tan t Tournamen t
November 5

Birchwood CC, Edward Consolati, Supt.
9-Hole Scramble ABCD
Annual Meeting

Scholarship & Research
Kimberly J. Heyl

John Garcia, Edward
Goodhouse, Ron Holcomb, Mike
M ooney and Jud W. Smith

Social & Welfare
Christian P. Mauro
Government Relations
Peter R. Pierson
Commercial Rep to Board
John E. Callahan

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com m entary please send your
comments to:
Bob Chalifour, Newsletter Editor

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contribute. You know as well as I
do that most of us fall short on
many of the points indicated in
this article. Yet it would take little
more than a conscientious effort
for all of us to become better
CAGCS members with the result
being a highly respected and
proud association with a greatly
improved self-image. When you
seriously think about the members
we respect most and perhaps
subtly try to emulate, I think you
will find that they come very close
to that "All-American" CAGCS
member status. At this time, I
would like to thank those
individuals who sent me articles
and news tips during 1981, helping
to make "Conn. Clippings" a topnotch newsletter. I'm also pleased
to announce that Bill Somers of
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Coventry, RI 02816
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Warwick, RI 02888
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(401) 465-8066 - cell

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98 Hack Green Road
Pound Ridge, NY 10576
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Greenacres Company

311 Carriage Drive
Kensington, CT 06037
David J. Sylvester
(860) 828-8905

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75 Codfish Hill Rd. Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 748-0558

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923 Woodtick Road
Wolcott, CT 06716
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P.O. Box 484, Old Greenwich, CT 06870
James E. Morris, Jr. (203) 869-8808

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4 Production Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804
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Exeter, RI 02822
Dave Wallace
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206 Delawanne Ave. Clifton NJ
(973) 473-3393 FAX (973) 473-4402
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Home (203) 748-5069

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Rob Larson
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www. tuckahoe turf.com
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(800) 243-7582

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157 Moody Rd., P.O. Box 1200
Enfield, CT 06083
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(800) 243-4355

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Wethersfield, CT 06109
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